A “living piece of history” that inspired the wand shop in Harry Potter has gone on the market with a jaw-dropping £1.8m price tag.
The stunning home, tucked away in Goodwin’s Court, dates back to around 1700, just 34 years after the Great Fire of London.
Set within a row of Grade II listed buildings in Covent Garden, the property has survived more than 300 years and is now being hailed as a rare glimpse into the capital’s past.
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It has undergone a painstaking 10-year restoration, with experts “peeling back” layers of history to reveal an astonishing level of original features.
The home is described as a “rare survivor” of Georgian working-class housing and a true slice of London’s rich heritage.
It’s also said to have inspired Ollivanders Wand Shop in the Harry Potter films, with the atmospheric street, lit by one of London’s last gas lamps, drawing fans from around the world, as reported by Luxury Property News.
Inside, the property is packed with historic charm.
A preserved staircase leads down to a character-filled kitchen, complete with a York stone floor, period fireplace and a Mrs Beeton “beetonette” range oven.
Modern appliances are cleverly hidden away, while exposed beams have been carefully restored and paired with a discreet fire safety system.
There’s also space for a dining table, blending old-world charm with modern living.
A reclaimed door leads to a Georgian-style shower room featuring an antique WC and wash basin.
On the ground floor, the reception room boasts a striking bow window dating back to the early 1700s.
Original details remain throughout – including a central fireplace, recessed shelving and historic wood panelling.
In a unique nod to its past life as a shop, worn patches in the floorboards mark where a shopkeeper once stood for generations.
Upstairs, the first floor features a double bedroom with an original fireplace, reclaimed panelling and cleverly converted cupboards housing an antique WC and basin.
Another double bedroom sits on the floor above, complete with restored floorboards, panelled walls and a reinstated fireplace flanked by traditional cupboards.
The property still retains original 1700-era pegs and roof tiles with only minimal structural updates made over the centuries.
Described as a “masterpiece of preservation”, the home offers history lovers a rare opportunity.
And it’s not just about the past.
The property sits moments from London’s buzzing social scene with galleries, theatres and museums right on the doorstep.
The historic home is on the market with Unique Property Company for £1,795,000.
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